• Afr J Paediatr Surg · Jan 2011

    Case Reports

    Avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle associated with patellar ligament avulsion treated by staples.

    • Essoh J B Sie, Aka D Kacou, Bada L Sery, and Y Lambin.
    • Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, University of Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan 21, Ivory Coast. siessoh@yahoo.com
    • Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2011 Jan 1; 8 (1): 105-8.

    AbstractWe present a case of combined avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle (AFTT) and avulsion of the patellar ligament in a 15-year-old boy. This injury was treated by open reduction and fixation of both lesions using staples with satisfactory results. This constellation of injury is rare but a high index of suspicion is needed when faced with a displaced AFTT. Open reduction and internal fixation should be the treatment of choice.

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